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Fast action saves lives

2 August 2021

When experiencing a stroke, fast action plays a major role in recovery potential.

emergency & trauma

stroke

Bec’s selfless gift for others

30 July 2021

At just 44 Bec’s life was tragically cut short.

donate life

organ donation

Clare’s second chance at life

26 July 2021

After several tough years, lung transplant recipient Clare is laughing freely again.

donate

organ donation

New headspace partnership delivers important services for young people

20 July 2021

After years of grass-roots campaigning from local young people and the broader community, a specialised youth mental health service in Monash has officially been launched.

headspace

youth

youth mental health

The spirit of Country and community celebrated with Womindjeka Welcome Wall

9 July 2021

A major redesign of The Alfred’s main entrance was unveiled this afternoon, with the space transformed into an intricate celebration of Country and community.

aboriginal events

diversity

naidoc week

Alfred’s pharmacy excellence heads to the regions

6 July 2021

Alfred Health’s pharmacy excellence in clinical trials is now being transferred into other Victorian hospitals thanks to a new initiative that will provide more cancer trials to regional and remote patients.

clinical trials

pharmacy

trialhub

Philip’s second chance at life thanks to cancer trial

6 July 2021

Knowing what he knows now, Philip Sullivan says he’d walk through fire to get on a clinical trial.

clinical trials

Stringent processes in Victoria’s health hotel

19 June 2021

Victoria’s health hotel has been the place of care for more than 230 COVID-positive residents since Alfred Health became involved in the quarantine program.  

covid-19

Alfred staff recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

17 June 2021

Congratulations to our own Associate Professor Edwina Wright AM, Professor Flavia Cicuttini AM and Colonel Susan Winter OAM, who were each named on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list this week.

awards

research & innovation

staff

AstraZeneca blood clotting syndrome now “very treatable”

9 June 2021

The rare blood clotting syndrome linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine can easily be diagnosed and is very treatable, according to experts from The Alfred.

patients

research & innovation

vaccination